Senior Full Stack Developer

Location: London or UK Remote
Reporting to: Head of Development Hometree Finance

About Hometree

Join Hometree Group and be at the forefront of transforming the residential energy landscape. Founded in 2015 Hometree began in the home cover market. Today were spearheading the shift to decentralised digitised home energy systems using heat pumps solar panels batteries EV chargers and smart controls. This approach isnt just about sustainability; it empowers homeowners to manage energy more efficiently and costeffectively setting new standards in energy consumption.

We operate across three dynamic divisions:

• Financial Services: Here youll contribute to offering flexible financing options that make it feasible for homeowners to embrace renewable energy technologies and make essential upgrades.

• Energy Services: Be part of our extensive network of local installation businesses that equip homeowners with the cuttingedge sustainable energy solutions necessary for reaching netzero emissions.

• Home Services: Help maintain the comfort and functionality of homes with comprehensive coverage plans that protect essential hardware.

At Hometree Group we are committed to guiding UK homeowners on their journey towards more sustainable energy solutions and we need passionate individuals to support them at every step. Join us during this exciting time and play a pivotal role in a business that supports sustainable homeownership in alignment with homeowners readiness and needs.

Key Achievements

• 85m capital raised: Weve raised over 85m to date from leading global investors including Legal & General Capital and specialist energy VCs.

• 300m UKs first residential renewable securitisation: We have secured a 300m facility from Barclays CPP Investments and partners.

• 6 acquisitions: Weve expanded our operations by acquiring key companies across financing (Hometree Finance formerly Bewarm) home cover (Your Repair) and energy services (Geowarmth The Little Green Energy Company IMS and GreenGen).

• 100k homes covered: We cover over one hundred thousand homes across the UK.

• 300 employees: We have over 300 passionate employees transforming the industry across the Group one home at a time.

The Role

As Senior Full Stack Developer for Hometree Finance youll play a key role in evolving our bespoke loan/lease management platform. Youll work across our Python/Django back end and front end delivering scalable highperformance solutions for partners and consumers. In our fastgrowing handson team youll thrive if youre a selfstarter who values quality speed and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• FullStack Development: Architect and build scalable web applications leveraging Python and Django on the back end alongside and React on the front end.

• Clean Code & Performance: Write clean maintainable code develop and document robust RESTful APIs and continuously tune for speed reliability and scalability.

• CrossFunctional Collaboration: Partner with Product Account Management and Operations to translate business requirements into clear technical specificationsand ship features rapidly.

• Troubleshooting & Support: Proactively identify diagnose and resolve issues across the full stack and provide ongoing maintenance to keep the platform running smoothly.

• Automated Testing & QA: Build and maintain comprehensive test suitesunit integration and endtoendand integrate them into our CI pipelines to catch regressions early.

• Documentation: Produce and update clear concise documentation for codebases APIs system architectures and operational runbooks.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends evaluate new tools and techniques and recommend changes that boost our applications performance security and usability.

What were looking for in our ideal candidate

• FullStack Expertise (5 years): Proven experience building and shipping endtoend web applications with Python/Django and React/.

• Strong Ownership & Autonomy: Takes full responsibility for features and projects thrives with minimal oversight and drives tasks to completion.

• Analytical Thinker: Breaks down complex technical challenges troubleshoots effectively and delivers robust scalable solutions.

• Meticulous Quality Focus: Writes clean welltested code and maintains clear documentation to ensure reliability and maintainability.

• Excellent Communication Skills: Conveys technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences and fosters collaboration.

• CuriosityDriven Approach: Quickly learns new tools and frameworks adapts to shifting priorities and embraces evolving project requirements.

• Effective Time Management: Juggles multiple initiatives prioritises tasks wisely and consistently meets deadlines.

Extra Credit

• Relevant Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of the financial sector especially consumer credit finance and its unique regulations and challenges.

• Renewable Energy Background: Proven involvement in renewable energy projects with handson experience addressing the sectors specific demands and opportunities.

• StartUp & ScaleUp Agility: Demonstrated success in startup or highgrowth environments thriving on adaptability rapid iteration and handson collaboration.

Our Recruitment Process

• Initial Call (30 mins): A friendly introductory chat with our Talent Acquisition team to learn more about the role your background and what motivates you.

• Technical Discussion (1.5 hrs): A collaborative session with our senior developers where well review your past projects dive into architecture and code scenarios and brainstorm solutions together. Expect an open technical conversationshare your ideas ask questions and help us sketch out potential features.

• Values Interview (45 mins): A valuesbased conversation with our Head of Product to explore how your principles align with Hometrees culture and mission.

• Final Interview (45 mins): A concluding discussion with the Managing Director of Hometree Finance to tie everything together and discuss next steps.

Perks of the Job

We have an everexpanding list of benefits that currently includes:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday

• Hybrid working; spend 2 days per week in our collaborative London office (its dog friendly too!)

• Free home emergency cover with Hometree plus 40% discount for friends & family

• Discounted gym memberships across over 100 UK gyms (independent and chains) and free fitness wellness and nutrition apps

• 500 home office allowance

• Support for your mental health and wellbeing via Oliva

• Menopause support from Stella including friends & family access

• Cycletowork scheme

• Regular team socials including Summer and Winter parties

FCA Code of Conduct

At Hometree we prioritise ethical conduct and regulatory compliance. As a regulated financial services organisation we operate under the strict guidelines and regulations set forth by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of our business.

As a prospective member of our team you will be expected to fully embrace and adhere to the FCA Code of Conduct obligations. These obligations are designed to ensure the fair treatment of customers the preservation of market integrity and the promotion of healthy competition within the financial services industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hometree we are committed to creating an inclusive and representative environment. We know that different experiences perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace and a better planet. Together we celebrate differences and promote a culture where you can bring your full self to work.

We promise to give you the same opportunities as everyone else and we wont discriminate against you at any point in the hiring process or the working day. This includes how we source talent our interview process our conditions of employment feedback and everything in between.